"Dell today announced it has signed a definitive merger agreement under which Michael Dell, Dell's Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, in partnership with global technology investment firm Silver Lake, will acquire Dell." So, Dell has gone private, and Microsoft has contributed a $2 billion loan to the deal.

...and Microsoft to help create the funding. That's kind of like voluntarily putting on a set of handcuffs, leg irons, two dog leashes, handing a leash to two different people going in different directions, then trying to maintain your balance while walking a tightrope. Blindfolded. Without a net.